Answer: contentious

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONTENTIOUSOrnery, in a way
CONTENTIOUSLooking for an argument.
CONTENTIOUSArgumentative.
contentiouslikely to cause contention
contentiousRelating to or involving differences between contending parties
contentiousInvolving heated argument
contentious(of a person) Given to arguing or provoking argument
contentiousCausing or likely to cause an argument; controversial